Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Renee Ann Montondon-Ihle, 61, of Port Arthur, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1962 in Port Arthur, to J.R. “Rusty” Montondon and Antoinette “Netsy” Montondon. Renee graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1980. Renee was known for her love of decorating, antiquing, flowers, gardening, and reading a good thriller. Renee would never be caught without her signature red lipstick and all her accessories. Survivors include her husband...
Willard James Lanier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bazil, Louisiana, on February 3, 1939, he was the son of Percy Ray Lanier and Pharbia Gill Lanier. Willard was an outdoor enthusiast. His favorite hobbies...
Darren “Dagwood” Wilson, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 25, 1967, he was the son of John Lee Wilson and Jerry Gwen (Stewart) Wilson. Darren married Lisa on August 3, 1991, and had two wonderful sons Hunter and Tanner that he adored. He loved bow hunting, fishing, and baseball. Darren coached Little League Baseball for 13 years and was loved by many people and players he coached. He was a loving father, husband, and friend to many. Darren was a h...
Laura Kay Justice, 53, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial services will begin at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Port Neches Park Pavilion in Port Neches. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 16, 1969, she was the daughter of Roland Willis Kennedy, Sr. and Margaret Mary (Hunt) Stewart. Laura devoted her time to making sure her home and children were always taken care of. She loved her family deeply, especially...
Jennifer Ann Brown Burleigh, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Focused Care Nursing Facility in Orange, Texas. A memorial service will be held beginning at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas on December 28, 1946, Jennifer was the daughter of William Pate “Buster” Brown Jr. and Willie Pearl Thibodeaux. She spent her childhood attending Little Cypress School where she graduated a...
Rodney Earl Bellett, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Vivian, Louisiana, on January 15, 1947, he was the son of James Chester Bellett and Marie (Sexton) Bellett. Rodney proudly...
Sandra Ruth Dobranski, age 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 and is resting peacefully . A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Dorman Funeral Home. A visitation of family and friends will be held prior to services, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Sandra was born in Orange, TX and was a 1960 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School. She later met Robert Dobranski while he was serving in the Navy stationed at the Orange Naval Base. They...
Anthony Joseph Lucia, Jr. 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2023, peacefully at his home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 17, 1956, he was the son of Anthony Joseph Lucia, Sr. and Josie Sherville Lucia. Growing up Anthony was a very determined worker. His first job at the age of 16 was delivering the paper on his motorcycle, but only on the most pretty days. Now, on days the weather was bad, you can best bet he was dragging his...
Frankie Lonadier, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2023, at her home. Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on June 3, 1930, she was the daughter of Steve Sullivan, Jr. and Lela Bond Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve Sullivan, Jr. and Lela Bond Sullivan. Frankie married Aurbin Earl Lonadier in 1948 and settled in Bridge City to...
Barbara Ann Hill, age 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Lumberton, Texas. A celebration of life will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Dorman Funeral Home. Barbara lived in Orange for 70 years. She was a cook for Zacks in Orange before she worked for Market Basket, in the deli. She was strong in her Christian faith. When she wasn’t working, she loved taking pictures and going to concerts. Barbara loved dogs and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. S...
Tammy Lynn Vincent, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Focused Care in Orange, Texas. Born in Denton, Texas, on May 31, 1960. Tammy had a wonderful and feisty soul and often told you what she thought no matter what. She loved fishing and being outside. Tammy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Vincent; son, C.J. Serrna; daughter, Christy Roberts; as...
Mayo “Skippy” Anthony Deville, III, age 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2023, peacefully in his home. A celebration of life, in memory of Skippy will be held at the Cowboy Church of Orange, 673 FM 1078, Orange, Texas on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Visitation will begin at 12 (noon), with services to be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Skippy was born on November 4, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Mayo A. Deville, Jr....
Ronald “Bill” Shoemaker, 77, of Deweyville, passed away on September 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 12, 1946, he was the son of Fred Shoemaker and Doris (Alford) Shoemaker. Bill proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. After serving, Bill worked as a boi...
Lee Ottice Berry, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2023, peacefully at home. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at New Hope Cemetery in Winnfield, Louisiana. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Jones. Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, on January 7, 1937, he was the son of Ottice Houston Berry and Dollie Xiemay Berry (Wilson). Lee proudly served in the United States Army National Guard for two years. After serving he went to...
Jillian Kathryn Tillman, 38, of Orange, Texas, passed away at peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Jillian was born on, November 27, 1984, to Joni Helen (Flynn) and Jonathan Wesley Zebley, in Darby, Pennsylvania. In 2014, Jillian moved to Orange, Texas. Jillian worked for numerous years, at Odiles and JT Construction. She was a devout Christian woman, who attended Destiny Church, in Orange, Texas. In her spare time, Jillian enjoyed painting, spending time...
Kristi Rai Eastin Williams, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Kristi was born February 13, 1967, in Port Arthur, Texas at St. Mary Hospital as the second child of the late James Taylor Eastin and Diane Fletcher Eastin. She was a 1985 honor graduate of West Orange Stark High School. After...
Sean Patrick Horton, 38, of Orange TX passed away on Friday, September 8th, 2023. Visitation will be from 1-3 pm on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, with services immediately following at 3 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Officiant will be Reverend Stephen Hudnall. Sean was born in Orange, TX on May 5, 1985. He was the son of Patrick Horton and Ann Buxton. He was a life-long resident of Orange, TX. He was a member of the Little Cypress Mauriceville graduating class of...
LeVonia Weldon Hughes, age 79, of Orange, Texas, was a 3 time cancer survivor with 12 cancer-free years since her last battle. She always had a positive attitude during these challenges, and everyone from her doctors to fellow patients marveled at her unfailing smile and optimism. Sadly, she was unable to defeat cancer a 4th time and passed away at home on Friday, September 8, 2023 in Orange, Texas. A memorial service honoring LeVonia will be held at 3:00 PM, on Friday,...
Ruth Chef DeHotel Pietuszka, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St Mary Mausoleum in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Lawrence Harbor,...
Catherine Jane Towle, 62, of Buna, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A graveside committal service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Groves, Texas. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February...
Michael Allen Jacob, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Nederland, Texas, on October 30, 1950, he was the son of Herman and Leona Jacob. Everyone who knew Michael, knew he was a very private man. He was deeply loved and will be missed dearly by those who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Jacob; daughters, Michelle Denman and Mandy Jacob; his brothers, Timothy Jacob and Craig Letulle; and his sister, Cathy...
The life of the party and a friend to all, Chance Gordon Pace, 35, of Bridge City, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home. Chance was the first face customers saw at Flipper’s Skin Flix Tattoo Shop for the last 13 years. His bearded, scowling face gave off a much grumpier disposition than was his true personality. Chance was a faithful, generous friend who always had a funny story to share. Outside of Flipper’s, Chance’s face could be seen worldwide on the hundr...
Vaydon Cruz Abrego, 25, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023. Funeral services will be at 3:21 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Chaplain Matthew Frost. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 16, 1998, he was the son of Lee and Lacy Martin. Vaydon was...
Dylan Force, 43, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2023, at home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 18, 1980, he was the son of William Eugene Force and Belinda Ann (Harrison) Force. Dylan had a wonderful soul and a great sense of humor. He knew how to make anyone’s day with a joke. In his free time, Dylan would often go fishing and hiking. He loved going to concerts and being with his best friend. Dylan will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He i...
Holie Ann Belanger, 49, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2023, peacefully. Celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 5, 1974, she was the daughter of Micheal Belanger and Tommie Sue (Rose) Belanger. Holie was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother and had the kindest heart. She enjoyed fishing and being at the beach. When...
